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German Chocolate Cake Bites

Katerina | Diethood
German Chocolate Cake Bites
Servings : 26
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 4 hours

Ingredients
  

For the Cake Bites
  • 1 small bag (6 ounces) sweetened coconut flakes
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 1/2 cups ground graham crackers
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans
  • 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 5 tablespoons butter
For the Chocolate Ganache
  • 1 bag (12 ounces) semi-sweet chocolate morsels, chopped
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream

Instructions
 

  • In a large mixing bowl combine the coconut flakes, powdered sugar, ground graham crackers, and chopped pecans. Mix well and set aside.
  • Pour the heavy whipping cream and the butter in a small saucepan; cook over medium-low heat until butter melts, stirring frequently.
  • Remove from heat and pour the coconut mixture into the cream mixture.
  • Mix well and set aside to completely cool.
  • Shape the coconut mixture into small, round bites and set on wax paper.
  • When finished shaping, put the cake bites into the fridge to set. About 1 hour.
  • Prepare the chocolate ganache.
  • Place the chopped chocolate morsels into a medium bowl.
  • Heat the cream in a small sauce pan over medium heat. Bring just to a boil.
  • When the cream has come to a boil, remove from heat and pour over the chopped chocolate, and whisk until smooth.
  • Allow the ganache to cool slightly.
  • Take out the cake bites and begin dipping them into the chocolate ganache.
  • Set on wax paper to set. About 1 to 2 hours.

Nutrition

Calories: 110 kcal | Carbohydrates: 7 g | Protein: 0 g | Fat: 9 g | Saturated Fat: 4 g | Cholesterol: 24 mg | Sodium: 56 mg | Potassium: 18 mg | Fiber: 0 g | Sugar: 3 g | Vitamin A: 270 IU | Vitamin C: 0.1 mg | Calcium: 11 mg | Iron: 0.1 mg

Nutritional info is an estimate and provided as courtesy. Values may vary according to the ingredients and tools used. Please use your preferred nutritional calculator for more detailed info.

Course: Dessert
Cuisine: German